Assaia secures USD 26.6 million to advance AI-driven turnaround optimization

Assaia, the Zurich-based aviation technology company focused on streamlining the commercial aircraft turnaround process, has raised USD 26.6 million in an oversubscribed Series B round led by Armira Growth. The new capital will support the company’s global scaling efforts and the expansion of its product portfolio.

As worldwide air traffic exceeds pre-pandemic volumes, airports and airlines face increasing pressure to operate efficiently despite limited staffing and tighter margins. This environment has accelerated the adoption of intelligent automation aimed at strengthening operational resilience. Assaia developed an AI platform that brings real-time visibility and automation to apron operations, addressing long-standing turnaround challenges and improving planning across air-side activities.

Assaia’s technology is already in use at major international hubs such as New York JFK, London Heathrow, Dubai International and Toronto Pearson. By tracking and analyzing apron workflows, the platform reduces delays, improves on-time performance and refines gate utilization.

The latest USD 26.6 million Series B round, led by Armira Growth with continued support from existing backers, gives Assaia the means to expand its AI platform globally and introduce additional tools for airports, airlines and ground handlers. Part of the funding will accelerate the rollout of the next-generation StandManager, an AI-powered planning module that optimizes gate and stand assignments ahead of aircraft arrival. The system is designed to support more efficient gate usage and improve predictability in busy or capacity-constrained environments.

Armira Growth contributes more than financial backing. With a record of scaling technology companies and a network of industry specialists, the firm is positioned to support Assaia as it advances its long-term strategy and strengthens its role in modernizing aviation operations.

The ICT company has been ranked among the Top100 Swiss Startups and participated in Venture Leaders Technology. "Venture Leaders forced us to get out of our Swiss bubble and adapt to the speed and culture of the US market," higlighted co-founder Max Diez. "The lessons we learned in Silicon Valley were essential to closing our Series B. If you are serious about scaling a Swiss company internationally, you can't skip this experience."


Co-Founder Max Diez and CEO Christiaan Hen